ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 is tracking two active tropical systems in the Atlantic.
11:05 a.m. update:
Tropical Storm Jerry is pulling away from the northern Lesser Antilles, while Subtropical Storm Karen continues to churn in the North Atlantic.
The 11 a.m. advisory on Jerry from the National Hurricane Center had winds of 50 mph.
Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings have been discontinued for the Lesser Antilles, as Jerry continues to move away from the islands.
Little change in strength is now forecast, and Jerry is no longer anticipated to be a hurricane.
Jerry is expected to turn toward the north later Friday, then lift into the North Atlantic.
Jerry is still anticipated to stay well east of Florida and the United States.
Elsewhere, Subtropical Storm Karen formed late Thursday night in the North Atlantic.
The 5 a.m. advisory had Karen with winds of 45 mph.
Karen will likely be a short-lived system and is expected to fall apart this weekend.
The storm will stay in the North Atlantic, well away from land.
Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 for the latest on the tropics.
Original report:
Tropical Storm Jerry is bringing heavy rain and winds to the northern Lesser Antilles, while Subtropical Storm Karen has formed in the North Atlantic.
As of the 5 a.m. advisory, Jerry has winds of 50 mph and is expected to continue affecting the northern Lesser Antilles with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and large swells.
Tropical Storm watches and warnings remain in effect for parts of the northern Lesser Antilles as Jerry is anticipated to move northwest and then north into the North Atlantic.
Meanwhile, Subtropical Storm Karen, which formed late Thursday night, has winds of 45 mph according to the 5 a.m. advisory.
Karen is expected to be a short-lived system and is forecast to dissipate this weekend, staying well away from land.
Jerry is no longer expected to become a hurricane, but some slow strengthening is possible as it moves away from the Lesser Antilles.
The National Hurricane Center has advised that Jerry will stay well east of Florida and the United States, minimizing any potential impact on these areas.
Subtropical Storm Karen, while newly formed, is not expected to pose any threat to land as it remains in the North Atlantic.
Residents of the northern Lesser Antilles should remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Jerry continues to bring adverse weather conditions to the region.
Meanwhile, Subtropical Storm Karen is expected to dissipate without affecting land.
Stay with Severe Weather Center 9 for the latest on the tropics.
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